Dickson City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Steamtown National Historic Site
Through interactive museums, workshops and train rides discover the importance of American steam railroad history and the people that made it possible.
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
You can browse the exhibits at Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Nay Aug Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nay Aug Park, a lovely green space in Scranton. Experience the live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Lackawanna River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lackawanna River during your travels in Dickson City. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Regal Dickson City
You can take time to visit Regal Dickson City during your travels to Scranton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
University of Scranton
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Scranton during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Things to do
Scranton’s The Office Self Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Dickson City
Days Inn by Wyndham Scranton PA
The staff was great. We had a couple of issues that they took care of immediately. They were pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was only cereal with 2 choices fruit and wrapped pastries. No juice or cold drinks
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dickson City/Scranton
Reasonable rate for a very safe and secure area. Ideal for female travelers travelling alone. Very clean and comfortable rooms, bedding, bathroom. Plan to always go there when I'm in the area, can't be beat. Last year I was at a nearby hotel, it was okay, but the surroundings did not make me feel ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Scranton by IHG
Stayed here 2 times over the winter for skiing. Fairly clean place and its breakfast was pretty good. Front desk staffs were friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dickson City Scranton
Nice spacious suites for traveling with kids. Loved that the hotel had coffee/ tea always available, very nice breakfast included and we loved the pool. Our room had a slightly odd smell during our 4 night stay - maybe a pet had stayed directly before us? Beds were comfortable, pillows very soft ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Scranton
The property was great booking through Expedia was a disaster. Very upset that I had to go to the “policy” section to see the pool in all the pictures was closed. In other online sites they said right on the page pool closed. I got 150 dollar credit to only use booking through them again for another ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain
The staff here are super friendly and helpful. I've been coming to this location for a few years as a stop on my way to Virginia and even though my visits are 6-8 months apart the staff recognize me and it's like catching up while checking in rather than being transactional. The rooms are always ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dickson City
Green Ridge
If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Dunmore
Unique features of Dunmore include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Michael and Dolores Insalaco Studio Arts Center or Liberal Arts Center while you're exploring the area.
Tripp Park
Tripp Park might not have many top sights, but Houdini Museum and Lackawanna River are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Petersburg
While there might not be top attractions in Petersburg, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nay Aug Park and The Marketplace at Steamtown.
Hill Section
If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.
